Fresno County Recorder
1250 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, California, 93712
Contact & location
- Address
- 1250 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, California, 93712
- Mail-in address
- Fresno County RecorderP.O. Box 766, Fresno, California, 93712
- Records for
- Fresno County, California
- Phone
- (559) 600‐3476
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Fresno County follows California’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $31.00
- California birth certificate fee
- 5–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 39,431,263
- California population
This office charges $29.00 — $2.00 less than the California fee.
See full California requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Thrusday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $29.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $24.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $17.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Fresno County Recorder’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Fresno. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.4 (21)- ★★★★★Sarah CloudGoogle
Such a nice building and getting a certified copy of my birth certificate couldn't have been any easier. Everyone was kind and helpful. Probably the best government building in Fresno. Parking was great and free too.
- ★★★★★J LiscanoGoogle
Worst service. Stephane and her manager can laugh at you. Not provide clear understanding or even answer questions. Want to say somwone is yelling to avoid answering question. Supervisor said it a courtesy for them to help and service people. Hung up and still didnt answer the questions.
- ★★★★★LindaGoogle
Birth and death certificates are issued there. It is on VanNess & Merced downtown fresno ca. next to Wells Fargo. Courteous employees. Very helpful too!.
- ★★★★★Moi MacGoogle
Fast quick . Paid 31$ for birth cert. Free parking. (Dont forget to make an order on the computer)
- ★★★★★Silvia T. PerezGoogle
It's kinda new & confusing at first , not so bad they have a Helpful Person helping you with the computer when you stuck like me. Very Polite, Friendly Staff, "No Cash"...ONLY Checks or Debit Card or Credit cards to pay... Clean Building & Parking Lot.